Sous Chef - Camp Barney Medintz

Job Description

Job Description

Sous Chef (Seasonal Summer Camp – Kosher Kitchen)

Camp Barney Medintz – Cleveland, GA (Open to Candidates Nationwide)
May 14 – August 7, 2027

Camp Barney Medintz is hiring a Seasonal Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in a high-volume kosher kitchen. This is a hands-on role with primary responsibility for dinner service, desserts, milk line, and snacks , while helping ensure the entire kitchen runs smoothly.

If you’re organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple stations in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role for the summer.

Job Type

Seasonal (Full-Time, Summer) May 14 – August 7, 2027

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Free housing, meals, and full room & board
• Unique, team-oriented summer camp environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and service for dinner, desserts, milk line, and snacks
• Ensure all food meets kosher standards and quality expectations
• Follow and adjust production charts to maintain proper quantities and minimize waste
• Support breakfast and lunch operations as needed
• Help manage kitchen workflow and keep team members on task
• Maintain organization across all stations, including coolers (FIFO stock rotation)
• Assist with receiving, checking in, and storing deliveries
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and kitchen team (including international staff)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and health code-compliant kitchen

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to manage multiple stations and shifting priorities
• Team leadership skills with a hands-on approach
• Experience with inventory organization and stock rotation (FIFO)
• Culinary training or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to work long, active hours, including weekends

Preferred Experience

• Summer camp, catering, or institutional dining
• Special diets (allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan)
• Experience working with diverse or international staff

Schedule

• Full-time seasonal role (May–August)
• Includes weekends and extended shifts

Work Location

In person – Cleveland, GA